Facebook will now teach you how to spot fake news

Do you know how to identify fake news?

The media and tech industry has been freaking out of late over the spread of misinformation and false news reports online — and Facebook has admitted some of its users might need a helping hand to identify it.

The social network announced last week that it is adding a box to the top of the News Feed for users in 14 countries that offers to provide tips on "spotting false news." That update just rolled out on Wednesday.

One is to investigate the source: Does the website "unfamiliar"? "Look at other reports" is another suggestion. Are credible news outlets corroborating the story in question?

(You can see the full list of tips below.)

Facebook is clearly keen to be seen as acting proactively in the fight against misinformation online. The social network has come under heavy criticism over its central role in the spread of fake news, with some detractors even suggesting that it played a part in the election of Donald Trump.